Kalistani Major History

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The People's Press
Hit the Brakes
Humanitarian mission in doubt as shocking communications from yesteryear are discovered
Kaliburg, Ananto
Novemeber 12th, 4123


Luca Curti faces having his reputation tarnished following recent events

The future of a multi-nation humanitarian mission to help enslaved persons escape bondage in Saridan has been thrown into doubt following a series of damaging developments. Sophia Conti, who had been influential in orchestrating the expedition, issued a statement via the Labour Party's official website. Explaining that she had contacted the leaders of the other nations involved, Conti said that the 'fight for freedom and against authoritarian, oppressive regimes' was not lost. Undoubtedly, it has been set back.

Earlier this month, King Wrntukai III of Vanuku authorised a movement of ships towards Saridan. Conti is said to have been concerned that, although her coalition could have resisted a Saridanese assault, the impact of the 'First Fleet' would be too destabilising and detract from the charitable aims of the campaign. Additionally, the Foreign Affairs Ministry was forced to release forty-year-old documents which reveal the embarrassing details of that department's involvement in the Baltusia-Kalistan border crisis. In the most significant communication, the late Luca Curti- who was Foreign Affairs Minister at the time- is implicated directly in the Trigunian movement of ships which proved to be a turning point.

Greetings,

First, let it be clear that this is a highly secret and completely extra-legal communication and has been sent to both Trigunian parties. Kalistan has been involved in an ongoing dispute with Baltusia, who are something of a maverick state. To try and bring an end to the matter, I would like to know if Trigunia would be interested in, shall we say, having their ships spend some time in Baltusian water. No aggression needs to occur, just some public bravado. I hope you consider this offer and feel free to discuss with your governing partner but ensure this is a clandestine procedure.

Regards,
L.C.

In another message, Curti states specifically that, if queried, Trigunia should provide their own reason for intervention and 'not that Kalistan asked you too'. Combined with the recent accusations levied against Kalistan, that it supports a 'warmongering Trigunia', these leaks could cause severe damage to Kalistan's international reputation. The rise of the militarist 'Dragon Faction' in Indrala could complicate matters even further.